Film
L'Amour Fou
This documentary examines the life and work of the late fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent, recounting how a frail prodigy prone to bouts of depression became an icon of the fashion world. Initially appointed head of the House of Dior in 1957 before growing into a globally recognized designer in his own right, Saint-Laurent overcomes his struggles with substance abuse, accumulating a large art collection alongside his lifelong personal and professional partner, Pierre Bergé.
Overview
This documentary examines the life and work of the late fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent, recounting how a frail prodigy prone to bouts of depression became an icon of the fashion world. Initially appointed head of the House of Dior in 1957 before growing into a globally recognized designer in his own right, Saint-Laurent overcomes his struggles with substance abuse, accumulating a large art collection alongside his lifelong personal and professional partner, Pierre Bergé.
Cast
- Pierre BergéSelf / Interviewee
- Yves Saint LaurentSelf (archive footage)
- Betty CatrouxSelf / Interviewee
- Loulou de la FalaiseSelf / Interviewee
- Jack LangSelf / Interviewee
- Frédéric ChambreSelf (archive footage)
- Boujemaa LahbaliSelf (archive footage)
- Catherine DeneuveSelf (archive footage)
